avocadosandcheese
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo/Ottawa/LA???
App. Filed.......: Jan-05-2012
AOR Received.: Never.
File Transfer...: March-28-2012...supposedly
Med's Done....: August-15-2011
Passport Req..: June-27-2012
VISA ISSUED...: July-5-2012
LANDED..........: July-25-2012
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« Reply #11895 on: May 22, 2012, 01:04:30 pm » |
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I got an email directly with an attachment. Are you suppose to ge ta actual copy?
We never even got an email.... |
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avocadosandcheese
Star Member
Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo/Ottawa/LA???
App. Filed.......: Jan-05-2012
AOR Received.: Never.
File Transfer...: March-28-2012...supposedly
Med's Done....: August-15-2011
Passport Req..: June-27-2012
VISA ISSUED...: July-5-2012
LANDED..........: July-25-2012
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« Reply #11896 on: May 22, 2012, 01:05:52 pm » |
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Maybe Buffalo has transferred it to a satellite office - but they should still be able to tell you where. I would reply back saying that CIC-M informed you that your file was sent to Buffalo as of xx date and you are concerned as to where your file is. If they still say they don't have it I would contact CIC-M back and ask for a supervisor. Keep us posted!!
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glenmhakie
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Posts: 37
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« Reply #11897 on: May 22, 2012, 02:22:56 pm » |
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One Year Ago Today, CIC received my PR application. It's an incredible day to mark, as I've been landed since January, have my own business, and no longer have to cross that blasted border every day to work in the US.
So much happened last year! I remember thinking this would take much less time than it eventually did.
Take heart, those still awaiting PPR. You will be celebrating soon!
Thanks again to all in this forum. I was a much calmer and sharper applicant because of you.
Good luck!
You mentioned driving across the border to work, did you have any problem crossing the border everyday to get to work? Were you questioned by the officers every time you crossed the border after work? The reason I'm asking is I'm moving to Toronto and plan on waiting for my approval there but I also don't want to just sit around. I wanna work in Buffalo but i don't know how to go about this without having any problems at the border every time i'm going "home" to Toronto after work. Any insight would be greatly appreciated :•) I'm an american citizen being sponsored by my partner. |
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amaranth
Hero Member
Posts: 333
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 17.12.2010
AOR Received.: 31.3.2011
File Transfer...: 18.1.2010
Med's Done....: 30.11.2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 25.10.2011
VISA ISSUED...: 10.11.2011
LANDED..........: 17.11.2011
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« Reply #11898 on: May 22, 2012, 03:06:56 pm » |
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You mentioned driving across the border to work, did you have any problem crossing the border everyday to get to work? Were you questioned by the officers every time you crossed the border after work? The reason I'm asking is I'm moving to Toronto and plan on waiting for my approval there but I also don't want to just sit around. I wanna work in Buffalo but i don't know how to go about this without having any problems at the border every time i'm going "home" to Toronto after work. Any insight would be greatly appreciated :•) I'm an american citizen being sponsored by my partner.
Get a nexus pass! http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html |
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glenmhakie
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« Reply #11899 on: May 22, 2012, 04:29:14 pm » |
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Thanks amaranth! Will try to get one when i go there next month.
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computergeek
VIP Member
Posts: 3661
Ratings: +134
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: CPP-O/LA
App. Filed.......: 06-03-2012
AOR Received.: 21-06-2012
File Transfer...: 21-6-2012
Med's Done....: 11-02-2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 26-09-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 10-10-2012
LANDED..........: 13-10-2012
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« Reply #11900 on: May 22, 2012, 04:33:27 pm » |
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Thanks amaranth! Will try to get one when i go there next month.
You apply online. The US and Canadian governments both have to approve you. It's $50 to apply and once you've been approved you make an appointment to go to a Nexus enrollment facility, they do the final check of your documents and then they mail the card to you from Williston, VT and you get it in about 5-10 days. https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes/HomePagePreAction.do - this works for either US or Canadian citizens (it's a joint administered program, but the US controls the website.) It makes crossing the border VASTLY easier, by land, air or sea. The land border crossings give you a special lane and while you can be questioned, odds are you won't be. |
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FSW filed 26 June 2009, rejected 22 December 2011, JR leave granted Jul 2012. Discontinued Sept 26 2012. Family filed 6 Mar 2012, Sponsor approval 21 June 2012, PPR 26 Sep2012, Landed 13 October 2012.
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JimM
Hero Member
Posts: 304
Ratings: +18
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Ottawa
App. Filed.......: 26-07-2012
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« Reply #11901 on: May 22, 2012, 06:12:48 pm » |
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Wow your lawyer is doubled what i paid!!!! That is ridiculously high!!! David Cohen is my lawyer and this forum was created by his office. That is just crazy!
Well they said it included filling and landing fees, and they're $1040, so it's only about $1000 more. My wife and I also hired Mr Cohen and we've been very happy with him and his staff. |
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Kiri
Hero Member
Posts: 329
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Ottawa
App. Filed.......: 18-05-2012 - (Unprocessed RETURN 30-8-2012) App. Refiled...: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.: 24-01-2013
AOR Received.: 23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...: 19-02-2013
Med's Done....: 11-05-2012
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« Reply #11902 on: May 22, 2012, 07:06:33 pm » |
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I wonder... just who all has gone with a lawyer? I personally did not.
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Occasita
Star Member
Posts: 91
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: CPP-O
App. Filed.......: 31-05-2012
AOR Received.: 20-07-2012
File Transfer...: 30-07-2012
Med's Done....: 31-05-2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 18-01-2013
VISA ISSUED...: 13-02-2013
LANDED..........: 16-02-2013
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« Reply #11903 on: May 22, 2012, 10:07:41 pm » |
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Newbie joining =) My case: American husband, Canadian wife (Me) Outland application, while both in Canada (Hubby on Student Visa) Sending in application after the medical, which is the 31st of this month. I organized my application the same way someone on the forum did... excessively  |
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Spousal sponsorship Canadian Wife, American Husband ![Daisypath Anniversary tickers](http://davf.daisypath.com/y9QXm5.png" width="400" height="80" border="0) |
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Kiri
Hero Member
Posts: 329
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Ottawa
App. Filed.......: 18-05-2012 - (Unprocessed RETURN 30-8-2012) App. Refiled...: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.: 24-01-2013
AOR Received.: 23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...: 19-02-2013
Med's Done....: 11-05-2012
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« Reply #11904 on: May 22, 2012, 10:12:14 pm » |
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Newbie joining =)
My case:
American husband, Canadian wife (Me)
Outland application, while both in Canada (Hubby on Student Visa)
Sending in application after the medical, which is the 31st of this month.
Welcome to the thread!!  I organized my application the same way someone on the forum did... excessively The ONLY way to do it  |
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mapleleafs2011
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« Reply #11905 on: May 23, 2012, 12:43:49 am » |
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Welcome to the thread!! The ONLY way to do it Pffft. I had only 100 picture and probably 2-3 paragraphs explaining the relationship lol. |
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Kiri
Hero Member
Posts: 329
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Ottawa
App. Filed.......: 18-05-2012 - (Unprocessed RETURN 30-8-2012) App. Refiled...: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.: 24-01-2013
AOR Received.: 23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...: 19-02-2013
Med's Done....: 11-05-2012
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« Reply #11906 on: May 23, 2012, 01:09:18 am » |
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Pffft. I had only 100 picture and probably 2-3 paragraphs explaining the relationship lol. lol I was just too afraid not to include it all!! He wrote a 2 page letter, and I wrote a 3 to go with those 10 envelopes for the categories of ...
Financial Dependency (I even summarized each bank statement for every month for our personal and joint bank accounts that reflected shared purchases... ) Official documents/recordsPhotosGifts
Letters of Support from family and friends Trips taken togetherProof of Communication (skype, phone, text, ventrilo) Letters & Chat Logs (email record list, msn chats, etc) Cards (holidays, ecards - from both family and each other) Social Networking (facebook) And not in folders stacked on top were the 2 letters from us and a copied set of a few pieces of mail addressed to us both at same address. |
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bbiery
Star Member
Posts: 64
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 04-10-2011
Doc's Request.: 5-3-2012
AOR Received.: 20-12-2011
Med's Request: 08-03-2012
Med's Done....: 20-09-2011
Passport Req..: 26-04-2012/Decision Made 14-05-2012
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« Reply #11907 on: May 23, 2012, 06:08:08 am » |
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What all documents should I bring to land? I dont have any possessions landing with me and only a few to follow so I know I need a b4a, but what else?
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App received: Oct 4th
Sponsorship Approval: Dec 6th
AOR: Dec 20th
In Process: Feb 29th
Request for further documents: Feb 29th (needs common law union declaration even though it states differently in checklist)
Medical Results received: March 8
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« Reply #11908 on: May 23, 2012, 07:48:02 am » |
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What all documents should I bring to land? I dont have any possessions landing with me and only a few to follow so I know I need a b4a, but what else? [/quote] COPR Passport Address where they should send your PR card (easiest if you have it on a slip of paper) B4 and B4A (start with the B4 form which contains your bio data and overflow into the B4A and just check the 'goods to follow' box on each page). Take two copies if you can so that they don't have to do it for you. Camera to capture the moment for posterity Think that's it |
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These are just some thoughts based on the information available, what I've read, and my experience. I am not an expert; if you want the facts, cic.gc.ca has a wealth of information. Good luck with your application! Hope you have a wonderful day *smile*
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cgagnon
Hero Member
Posts: 820
Ratings: +15
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA(Buffalo)
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 02-03-2012
AOR Received.: None
File Transfer...: 31-05-2012
Med's Done....: 13-12-2011
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 10/10/2012
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« Reply #11909 on: May 23, 2012, 08:15:24 am » |
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Well they said it included filling and landing fees, and they're $1040, so it's only about $1000 more. My wife and I also hired Mr Cohen and we've been very happy with him and his staff.
So your paying the fees + 1000$??? Or the fees +2000$? |
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